MESA COUNTY, Colo. (KREX) — The District Attorney's Office held its annual luncheon for National Crime Victims' Rights Week on Friday. "Each year for National Crime Victims' Week, we try to do a lunch to honor crime victims... and really kind of take stock of what we do, why we do it, and kind of think about how we can do it better," says District Attorney Dan Rubinstein. Rubinstein tells WesternSlopeNow the District Attorney's Office chooses a different case for the luncheon each year to honor the victims of. "We always choose cases that are closed so that we make sure we don't have any impac ..read more

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver's newest draftee was the sixth quarterback selected in the 2024 NFL Draft, but he's now No. 1 in the Broncos' eyes. Former Oregon quarterback Bo Nix was introduced to the city in a press conference Friday afternoon, having been picked during the draft on Thursday night. On Friday, the team announced that their new QB would be sporting the No. 1 on his jersey. Tremon Smith, a cornerback and kick returner for the team, previously wore No. 1 on his jersey. He will now wear No. 23, according to NFL.com. The team announced new uniform numbers on Thursday for veteran additions ..read more

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — If you're looking for something to do this weekend or want to refresh your home, the Housing and Building Association of Western Colorado (HBA) is hosting its Home Improvement and Remodeling Expo. Shayna Heiney, HBA's executive officer, tells WesternSlopeNow about the expo and a builder open house tour. The expo is open to the public at the Grand Junction Convention Center. It's happening on Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for seniors (55+) and kids ages 13 to 18. It's free fo ..read more

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — Moisture is being circulated around with a low pressure system tracking over the four corners region that will bring chances for showers and colder temperatures this weekend ..read more

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — Hammerhead Shark, a piece of art stolen last week, is part of Downtown's Art on the Corner Collection. On Thursday morning, the piece was anonymously returned to its pedestal. It is not back on display just yet, as the artist who created the piece needs to fix it up ..read more

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — The Grand Junction Police Department has made an arrest in a shooting incident that left North Avenue closed between 19th and 23rd streets Thursday afternoon. Grand Junction Police officers responded to a report that someone had been shot near the 2000 block of North Avenue at about 1:15 p.m. on Thursday. The victim ran from the scene and was later found uninjured. Officers spoke with several witnesses who reported seeing a man shoot a gun at another man and then run into a nearby apartment. Officers attempted to talk to the suspect, but he was uncooperative. GJP ..read more

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The sixth quarterback selected in the 2024 NFL draft was No. 1 in the Denver Broncos' eyes. The Broncos bypassed a bevy of blue-chip defenders to draft former Oregon quarterback Bo Nix with the 12th pick Thursday night ..read more

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) —   Japanese beetles threaten more than 300 varieties of plants and cost an estimated $80 million dollars in damage to local crops every year. Mesa County has seen success in past years to eradicate the pests, but the beetles are still in the grand valley. Early spring is when Mesa County will spray for Japanese beetles in the "hot spot" regions affected. These areas vary from I-70 to downtown Grand Junction and all the way to the Redlands. There are at-home methods to help eradicate the beetles too. In late May, put Grub-X on your lawn to help kill eggs ..read more

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) —  Isa is a friendly, girl dog looking for her furever home! Isa knows lots of tricks and is very outgoing, but needs a home without cats. Isa and lots of other cats and dogs are ready to be adopted. Visit Roice Hurst Humane Society to adopt, volunteer or donate ..read more

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) —  Thunderstorms are expected in the grand valley starting Friday and continuing through Saturday. High country will see considerable snow accumulation that will hinder travel through the I-70 corridor. Temperatures will stay close to seasonal average through this unsettled weather before an increase in the early work week ..read more